NOPD is seeking two men in connection with a Jeep theft in the Bayou St. John area.

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Police say a victim parked and secured her 1995 gray-over-black Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Louisiana license plate number ODB532 in the 1100 block of North Dupre Street at about 10:45 p.m. Sunday.

At about 12:33 a.m. Monday, the victim’s Jeep was seen leaving the area, according to police.

Shortly before the theft, police say a male was seen pacing back and forth on North Dupre Street watching both directions of Bell Street. The man was then picked up by the Jeep on North Dupre Street.

Police describe the man picked up by the Jeep as an African-American 20-30 years old between 5 feet 10 inches and 6 feet 2 inches in height and about 180 pounds. He was wearing a blue T-shirt, blue jeans and white low tennis shoes with a thick beard, according to police. Police describe the person who they say stole the Jeep as a male wearing a tan shirt and tan pants.

Police issued a photo of the man they say was picked up by the Jeep.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Leonard Marlborough at 504-658-6359 or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.